Anritsu MT8862A First to Support IEEE802.11ac OTA Tests in Accordance with CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan V. 2.1

-- WLAN Measurement Solution Serves as Efficient, Accurate Solution to Verify WLAN Chipsets and Devices --

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May 06, 2019, 13:24 ET

ALLEN, Texas, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Anritsu Company announces that its Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A is the industry's first WLAN measurement solution to support IEEE802.11ac OTA (Over the Air) tests in accordance with CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan Version 2.1 released in April. With the new support, the MT8862A offers chipset and device manufacturers a comprehensive test tool that can efficiently and accurately verify WLAN products used in IoT applications are compliant with the most recent standards.

The Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A from Anritsu is the first WLAN measurement solution to support IEEE802.11ac OTA tests in accordance with CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan Version 2.1.

CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan Version 2.1 is a typical test specification and procedure for evaluating WLAN performance using OTA measurements. The standard test procedure is used in North America and is also referenced by other regional test bodies. It is expected to become the de facto standard for the increasingly popular IEEE802.11ac specification.

CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan Version 2.1 stipulates the performance evaluation at various data rates OTA or in an OTA environment. With a patent-pending technology for data rate control, the MT8862A allows engineers to easily perform RF TRx measurements at any data rate via a user-friendly GUI. It addresses the market need for an efficient solution to provide stable performance evaluations of IEEE802.11ac equipment under test (EUT), simplifying what had been a previously tedious and difficult verification process. In addition, OTA test efficiency is improved because the connection is maintained even when the data rate on the MT8862A is changed.

MT8862A Outline
The industry-first support of CTIA/WFA CWG Test Plan Version 2.1 expands the measurement capability of the MT8862A. The Wireless Connectivity Test Set also measures RF TRx characteristics of equipment with built-in WLAN IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac functions (2.4- and 5-GHz bands). A unique Network Mode allows the MT8862A to create a near-to-live environment whereby the test set communicates with the EUT using standard WLAN protocol messaging to perform TRx measurements. By eliminating the need for EUT control settings, measurement setup time and expense are reduced and operators of any experience can conduct accurate measurements.

About Anritsu
Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for 120 years. Anritsu's "2020 VISION" philosophy engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments, as well as operation support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu has approximately 4,000 employees in over 90 countries.

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